Why Pole Star

Pole Star is the leading platform for railway and infrastructure digital inspections. We work closely with our customers to provide leading edge digital solutions. We are a team of asset managers, examination managers and operators. We understand your requirements.

Building the World’s best digital asset management system

Our founder and CEO launched Pole Star over a decade ago with a vision of building the World’s best digital asset management system utilising his extensive experience of asset management in the rail industry. We believe we’re well on the way to achieving that now.

With over 100 years experience in management at a senior level, we live and breathe asset management daily, working with and supporting our valued clients including Network Rail and TFL. In addition to providing outstanding digital platforms, we have also launched a first-class inspections division utilising our experience and robust systems.

Meet the team

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Edward Hiskins

Founder

Edward started the company in 2011 with a vision to provide a digital asset management platform for large asset management clients. He is a civil engineer and asset manager at heart with a passion for delivering new products to market.
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Jon Turner

CEO

Jon's visionary leadership has transformed both the inspection department and the company. Under Jon, Pole Star embraces tech advancements, expands market presence, and fosters collaborative culture. Jon's rise from inspector to CEO embodies the power of hard work and growth. With his guidance, Pole Star is set to redefine industry standards.
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Ben Whitwell

Business Development Director

With over 20 years of experience in enterprise cloud software and sales management, Ben brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Most recently, he worked at Workday for 9 years, serving as Director of Sales for UK and South Africa. Prior to that, he held a variety of sales leadership roles focused on medium and large enterprise customer segments and the education and government business.
Ben is responsible for driving Pole Star's revenue growth and go-to-market strategy across the globe and all industries.
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Rachel Cook

Team Manager

Rachel's HR background has helped build a good foundation for the people at Pole Star. As the Team Manager for Pole Star Systems Rachel has created a positive work culture which is essential for the success of our organisation as well as investing in our people. Her passion for people and their success shines through the team and drives positive results.
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Kylie Nielson

Commercial Manager

Since joining Pole Star in 2019, Kylie has been a driving force behind the company's growth, leveraging her extensive 15+ years of experience in finance. As the lead of the finance and commercial department, Kylie plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of essential processes that keep our organisation running efficiently.
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“Pole Star quickly and efficiently validated our schedule of assets for Stratford International Station Car Park, providing a new asset register. The project was delivered on time and on budget. The work was high quality and excellent value.”
Joseph Inniss​
Head of Asset Management, HS1 Limited

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